Paramount Schools of Excellence · 15 hours ago
Controller
Indianapolis, IN
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expParamount Schools of Excellence is seeking a Controller to oversee the Organization’s accounting function and act as a liaison between executive management and the finance and accounting teams. The role involves ensuring financial reporting accuracy, managing accounting staff, and collaborating with the CFO on budgeting and grant processes.
Education Management
Responsibilities
Ensure quality control over financial transactions and financial reporting
Develop and document business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls
Manage a staff of 3-5 bookkeepers/staff accountants
Manage the Organization’s treasury management efforts
Keep the relevant staff informed about upcoming deadlines and deliverables, thereby ensuring a smooth completion of work responsibilities
Collaborate with CFO to ensure successful execution of grant process, including submitting applications, ensuring deadlines are met, managing grant budgets, and complying with grant agreements
Review accounting data for accuracy and compliance with SBOA. Reconcile accounts to detail. Determine required general ledger entries
Collaborate with CFO in preparing the Organization’s annual budget
Support the month-end and year-end close process
Assist the CFO in implementing a new accounting software
Seek out ways to improve financial processes. Demonstrate a desire to improve quality, speed, and efficiency
Participate in meetings, as needed, to provide progress reports and receive instructions
Prepare work papers and provide information that supports the annual financial audit
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related field
CPA license is required with at least 5 years of overall combined accounting and finance experience is required
Proven prior experience in managing high-functioning teams is required
Ability to interpret complex grant funding requirements, submissions, and budget projections
Possess good knowledge of planning and strategizing financial and budgeting issues
Strong command of written and verbal communication
Ability to learn industry-specific software
Ability to work in a task-driven environment
Exceptional attention to accuracy and detail
Excellent organizational and proactive problem-solving skills
Must be a team player with the ability to work independently
Preferred
Prior experience with school and/or non-profit grants management and finance is preferred
Prior experience implementing accounting software is preferred
Company
Paramount Schools of Excellence
Paramount Schools of Excellence has three campuses located on Indianapolis’s east side that educate K-8 students in an innovative environment that instills high expectations for success.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Michelle Thompson, PhD
Founder
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